International funderBased in Germany

Reiff-Stiftung zur Förderung der Amateur- und Schulastronomie

Ehrenkirchen, GermanyWebsite

About Reiff-Stiftung zur Förderung der Amateur- und Schulastronomie

The Reiff-Stiftung zur Förderung der Amateur- und Schulastronomie supports amateur astronomy and astronomy education, with a clear emphasis on youth engagement. Its funding is especially aimed at outstanding projects in amateur astronomy that involve children and young people, as well as astronomy activities in schools and kindergartens across the German-speaking region. The foundation appears to prefer recognizing high-quality, practical educational projects rather than making broad program grants.

Annual Giving$7K

Focus Areas

Amateur Astronomy ProjectsSchool Astronomy EducationKindergarten Astronomy ActivitiesYouth STEM EngagementGerman-Speaking Astronomy Outreach

Giving Approach

Annual prize-based funding through the Reiff-Förderpreise; relatively small awards totaling about €6,500 per year, with individual prizes historically around €500 to €2,000. The program is deadline-based and announced through an annual call, likely with a competitive selection process rather than open-ended grants.

How to approach this funder

Watch for the annual Ausschreibung, typically released on a yearly cycle with deadlines around May in past rounds. Applicants should propose concrete, high-quality astronomy education or youth outreach projects in the German-speaking area, especially those connected to schools, kindergartens, or amateur astronomy groups.

Open Grant Opportunities

Current and upcoming funding from Reiff-Stiftung zur Förderung der Amateur- und Schulastronomie that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

Opening soonAward: $500 – $7K

Reiff-Förderpreise

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Who can apply: Projects in youth work in amateur astronomy and astronomy activities in schools and kindergartens from the German-speaking region; emphasis on active participation of children and young people, innovation, transferability, visibility, and sustainable use of prize money.

Deadline: Annual call; 2023 application deadline was extended to 15 October 2023. Current cycle details were not fully visible in the scraped content.

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